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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.83, 7,353.36 and 3,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.83, 7,353.36 and 3,340.09 is: 4,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.83 : 7,353.36 = 3,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.83/7,353.36 = 3,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.83x = 7,353.36 × 3,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.83x = 24,560,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,884.20/5,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.92

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